Mylee Billingham was found with stab injuries at a house on Valley View, Brownhills, just across the border from Staffordshire at around 9.15pm on Saturday night.

She was rushed to hospital but pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

West Midlands Police said a post mortem is now scheduled to take place on Monday (January 22) to establish the cause of Mylee's death.

A 54-year-old man who was also found with stab injuries at the house has been arrested in connection with the incident - he remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Detective Inspector Jim Colclough from the West Midlands Police homicide unit is leading the investigation. He said: “This is an absolutely tragic set of circumstances and my thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.

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“We are still at the early stages of understanding exactly what happened and why - but I can confirm we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.”

Anyone with information which may help should call 101. Alternatively, people who do not want to speak with police officers can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.